Community Health Center

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Community Health Center Definition

Community Health Centers (CHCs) are private, non-profit organizations that directly or indirectly (through contracts and cooperative agreements) provide primary health services and related services to residents of a defined geographic area that is medically undeserved. Community health centers have a three-fold mission. First, CHCs aim to improve access to care for low income, underserved, vulnerable populations. They are required to be located in medically-underserved rural and urban areas, and within those communities, they serve those with limited access to more mainstream health care. Second, CHCs provide a fully comprehensive range of primary care services, including "enabling" or support services. Third, they involve the community in both the management and governance of the center.

Community Health Center Synonyms

Community Health Center, Community Health Centers

Community Health Center

Community Health Center Definition

Community Health Center Synonyms

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